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Goal 1

“Never stop learning, never stop learning, whether it be self-taught or school learning.”— Dr. Robert E. Eberly

A shared passion for learning and discovery entices students and scholars to come to California University of Pennsylvania. Individuals are drawn by our foundational commitment to top-quality academic programming, which is emboldened through innovative and dynamic approaches to learning in our classrooms and beyond. The expectation of excellence exists throughout the University’s academic and student programming.

Over the coming years, academic programming at California University of Pennsylvania must continue to evolve in response to the ever-changing population of Pennsylvania. The vitality and health of the region is directly correlated to the ability of the University to offer quality programs that assure knowledge and skills acquired here are connected directly with careers in the Commonwealth and beyond. Therefore, California University of Pennsylvania has set an ambitious agenda to lead in the implementation and use of new and emerging technologies in education. California University of Pennsylvania will continue to develop and employ technologies to enhance learning and to reshape the traditional classroom while expanding the impact and reach of our programs on campus and beyond.

Objective 1.1– Ensure competitive excellence in all programs and services.

Examples:

Complete a successful five-year Middle States Review.

Integrate information literacy into curricula across campus.

Obtain national accreditation for all programs where relevant.

Develop and implement a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of maintaining existing accreditations and obtaining new accreditations.

Integrate academic and extracurricular experiences by offering programs and services that enable students to develop 21st-century skills.

Success Criteria / Expected Outcomes by 2020:

Improve by 2% in relevant measures in the NSSE report.

Measure participation in Career Advantage, student development and learning outcomes via OrgSync.

Reaffirm accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Devise an effective plan for evaluation of accreditation based on reliable data.